Patricia Ryan
Ceist:104. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if he supports a reduction to 5% in the VAT rate on hairdressing and barbering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5773/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 8 February 2023
Ceisteanna (104, 114)
Holly Cairns
Ceist:114. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Finance his views on the requests by a representative body (details supplied) seeking the retention of the 9% VAT rate for hair and beauty services. [6183/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 104 and 114 together.
As the Deputies are aware, at present, the 9% rate applies on a temporary basis to the hospitality and tourism sectors and also to hairdressers. From 1 March 2023, these sectors are due to return to the 13.5% rate.
As I have said on a number of occasions, the Government will in the coming weeks examine the full suite of taxation and other measures that are due to expire at the end of February.
In making any decision in relation to these rates the Government will balance the costs of the measures in question against their impact and the overall budgetary framework.